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Peru balsam

A warm sweet balsam with vanilla-like, cinnamic and resinous facets.

TypeNatural
Statusverified
FamilyBalsamic
OriginsEl Salvador
ExtractionSolvent extraction or distillation
Botanical nameMyroxylon balsamum var. pereirae (Royle) Harms
Botanical familyFabaceae
Processed partBalsamic exudate
Principal componentsBenzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamic acid
Also known asPeru balsam

Olfactory facets

BalsamicVanillaCinnamicSweetWarm

Source

LMR Naturals Compendium / botanical reference · IFF LMR Naturals

Olfactory profile

A warm sweet balsam with vanilla-like, cinnamic and resinous facets.

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Peru balsam

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materialPeru balsam
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